Many of us may disagree about politics, sports, movies, food and almost any other subject. But one thing we all have in common is that everyone dreams.
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by Len Lear
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10/3/24
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As someone who struggled mightily - and never finished - building a broom holder in shop class, I am in awe of Moshe “Mozi” Weisenberg.
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10/2/24
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The railroad executive, entrepreneur, real estate developer and philanthropist is now remembered as the founding father of Chestnut Hill.
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by George McNeely
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9/30/24
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For decades, Joe Beyer has worked tirelessly to restore corroded and blighted stained glass windows to their former glory.
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by Len Lear
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9/4/24
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Philadelphia saxophonist Bobby Zankel and his ensemble, the Wonderful Sound 7, will headline an Historic Germantown concert Aug. 10.
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by Carla Robinson
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8/8/24
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Larry Weaner is one of only six horticulturists in the country to be given a “Great American Gardeners Award.”
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by Len Lear
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7/18/24
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The Northwest Philadelphia area is blessed with four prominent public gardens, all of which are a Quaker legacy.
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by George McNeely
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6/28/24
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Plymouth Meeting’s Kris Rudzinski, director of the Germantown Branch of Settlement Music School, has announced a full schedule.
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by Michael Caruso
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6/20/24
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The Fairmount String Quartet filled the Episcopal Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields sanctuary with music.
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By Michael Caruso
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6/11/24
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The following people are running to represent the community on the board of the Chestnut Hill Community Association.
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6/6/24
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The Chestnut Hill Conservancy's sold-out Spring Gala on Saturday, June 8, will honor Charlie Dilks, a man whose commitment to conservation has significantly impacted the community.
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by Chrissy Clawson
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5/31/24
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"Bach's 'Magnificat' is undoubtedly one of his most fun and most challenging pieces for a choir to sing."
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by Michael Caruso
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5/25/24
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The Romanian-born conductor, Cristian Macelaru, who formerly lived in Chestnut Hill, has been named the incoming music director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He …
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by Michael Caruso
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5/17/24
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On April 22, 1970, my wife and I were among the crowd of about 30,000 who gathered on Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park -- the first Earth Day.
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by Len Lear
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4/18/24
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With a theme of ”Planet vs. Plastic,” the 54th annual Earth Day offers a bounty of opportunities to celebrate nature in Northwest Philadelphia.
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by Ann Marie Doley
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4/17/24
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You might say there are many volts of artistic energy emitted by the stunning paintings of Mt. Airy artist Lisa Karese Volta.
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by Len Lear
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4/11/24
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Eve R. Oshtry, a Holocaust survivor and two-time Teacher of the Year at the Charles W. Henry School, died Feb. 24.
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by Len Lear
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4/4/24
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The original work of self-taught art studio mates Dwayne Boone and Alonzo Troy Humphrey will be presented in “Philly Through Our Eyes.”
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by Len Lear
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4/4/24
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Then, businessmen turned its banks into a center of industry, and were followed by artists who found inspiration in its sloping terrain.
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By Kristin Holmes
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3/30/24
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Meander through the deep woods of the Wissahickon Valley and you can't help but happen upon traces of a different time.
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By George McNeely
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3/29/24
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